Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) Specialization

About Our Program

Medical Imaging Technology students with an interest and aptitude in computer science and professionals who are currently working with PACS have a unique opportunity at Oregon Tech. Networked digital imaging has created the need for technologists with specialized training. Career opportunities for managers of image networks are on the rise, but few working technologists have the training to prepare them for entering this field. With the availability of Computer Systems and Management Information Systems majors at Oregon Tech, a specialization in Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) is available for motivated students to pursue this opportunity.

Oregon Tech's PACS specialization combines courses in computer and management information systems to provide specialized training in this booming new field. Since there are still very few trained PACS professionals, organizations are filling shortages by reassigning existing staff or hiring under-qualified managers — overlooking the lack of formal preparation out of necessity.

Our specialization gives you a competitive edge in a field that pays from 50% to 100% more than other medical imaging technologies. And our web-based classroom environment allows you to complete the training without giving up your current job.

Requirements of the Specialization

To see which quarter(s) each class will be offered during the current academic year, please review our Annual Planning Schedule.

Course

Description

Credits

MIT 209

PACS I: Introduction to PACS

3

MIT 219

PACS II: PACS Communication and Administration

3

MIT 229

PACS III: Technical Requirements and Image Quality

3

MIT 239

PACS IV: Implementation and System Management

3

MIT 249

PACS V: DICOM

3

MIT 259

PACS VI: PACS Security

3

**Students must earn a "C" or better in all courses to be awarded the specialization.

Who is Eligible?

You should have a background in medical imaging technology and an aptitude and desire to work with computers and computer networks.

Tuition

Current information about tuition and fees can be found on Online Costs.

How to Apply

Full admission to Oregon Tech is not required to complete the PACS specialization. Applicants should complete the following "non-admit" process: